In celebration of the fight against crime, the San Gabriel Police Department held its 35th annual National Night Out. A new Mission District tradition now in its second year, this year’s National Night Out featured appearances by several City departments....

The City of San Gabriel, in partnership with the Alameda Corridor-East Project, unveiled a plaque and decorative installation commemorating the history of Wham-O at the San Gabriel Boulevard Bridge earlier today.

Yesterday, the City received reports of a sewer spill which occurred on South Arroyo Drive and portions of Santa Anita Avenue. By 9:20 p.m., our Public Works team were able to mitigate the issue and restore normal sewage flow in the City’s syste...

Long-time residents know that the City has attempted to stimulate the Mission District by adopting the Mission District Specific Plan in 2004. A revitalization tool, the plan identifies several potential sites for development, sets design standards, conso...

In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved the start of a feasibility study with Los Angeles County Fire at last night’s City Council meeting. If you’ve been following Inside San Gabriel, you’re aware that the San Gabriel Fire Department was previousl...

By a vote of 3-2, the City Council voted to pass the diversity and inclusion resolution, which welcomes both native born and immigrants to the City of San Gabriel. In the past, the City has made it known that its police officers do not enforce immigration...

The City of San Gabriel, in partnership with the County of Los Angeles, broke ground on the Del Mar Avenue/Alhambra Wash Bridge Replacement Project in a ceremony held earlier today. Located south of Valley Boulevard above the Alhambra Wash, the new $8.9 m...

As its name suggests, Jones Bicycle II isn’t the first bicycle venture by owner Benson Lam. In fact, Lam’s newest store comes from a surprisingly long lineage of bicycle stores across the Southern California region.

On December 5, hundreds gathered at Plaza Park to ring in the holidays at the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. Several food trucks were on hand along with singers from the community who performed holiday tunes next to an orchestra.

While Southern California is saturated with theaters, few can match the history and renown of the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Built in 1927 to house John McGroarty’s blockbuster Mission Play, the Mission Playhouse has served as a regional ins...

With about 20 to 30 participants gathered in a room at the Chinese Christian Herald Crusades on a Saturday morning, Officer Huynh Nhat and Reserve Officer Jack Yao hosted a community meeting that covered a range of topics, ranging from neighborhood watch ...

Last week, Mayor Juli Costanzo hosted the city’s annual State of the City address at the Mission Playhouse lobby. The 30 minute event – which outlined some of the city’s accomplishments – focused on the Ci...

Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, two members of the San Gabriel Police Department – Officer Martin Garcia and Detective Timothy Logan – traveled to Houston to help aid in the city’s immediate recovery ef...

From baseball to beer, Ryan Edell has made the transition from professional baseball player to co-owning a brewery with his partner, Jason De La Torre. Together, both men have jumpstarted San Gabriel’s first and only brewery: Ogopogo Brewing.

Nestled in the San Gabriel Village inside Nostalgic Books and Comics hangs a poster with a quote: “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” For Peter Mellini, owner of Nostalgic Books and Comics, ownin...

This past Monday, the San Gabriel Fire Department held a ceremony commemorating the victims of the September 11 attacks in 2001. A yearly tradition at Station 51, this year’s ceremony featured members of the fire department and police department...

As one of San Gabriel’s busiest streets, Del Mar Avenue required significant attention with a pavement condition index rating of 27 out of 100. Now, with the nearing completion of phase three of the Del Mar Avenue project, a portion of the stree...

In the coming weeks, you might be seeing more of your local lieutenant from the San Gabriel Police Department visiting your neighborhood. That’s because of a new initiative launched by the department that aims to draw a closer link between the c...

Tasked with maintaining the city’s infrastructure, officials at Public Works have been hard at work evaluating and repairing the city’s roadways. However, not all street repair and rehabilitation projects are created equally.

With a vacuum in hand, Laila Jaffer sits at her crowded workspace in the Mission Playhouse attic gently cleaning costumes dating back to the early 1900s. For Jaffer, the Mission Playhouse stands as an important monument of our past, and more importantly, ...

Billed as one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken within the city at a cost of $312.8 million, the San Gabriel trench welcomed its first train service on July 24 at a media ceremony held on the Mission Road bridge. While full train servic...

The city will be holding a community meeting in the Grapevine Room on July 27 to address concerns surrounding the "mansionization" and the development standards for single-family homes. The city is currently working on an amendment to the zoning...

Nearly two decades in the making, the new police station for the San Gabriel Police Department is poised to begin construction in late 2017. The new building will replace the current police facility, which was originally built in 1962.

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This holiday season, shift your shopping to San Gabriel! Here you can find many independent shops for those special and unique gifts--from bling to tea and everything in between! The City is home to a variety of boutiques selling women’s apparel...

As you might have heard, our community experienced several pedestrian tragedies in recent weeks. We’ve taken the time to listen to your concerns, and I wanted to outline how we’re addressing pedestrian safety.

The City Council, City Manager and Economic Development staff attended the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation’s Eddy Awards Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, November 8. San Gabriel was one of five cities re...

In light of the recent tragic fatal traffic collisions involving pedestrians, the San Gabriel Police Department is enacting a “zero tolerance” policy for speeders and distracted drivers in San Gabriel. This campaign is designed to increase driver and pede...

A free reception for local author Daniel Acosta will be held at the San Gabriel Library on Saturday, November 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Acosta’s book “Iron River” takes place right here in San Gabriel near the railroad tr...

Register now by phone, online or in person for the costume contest taking place at San Gabriel’s Fall Fun Festival! Categories include spookiest, cutest and most original. In addition, the festival includes games, Halloween flicks and trunk or t...

The Community Services Department is in the process of evaluating our transportation services for the residents of San Gabriel. We are committed to providing a reliable, customer friendly service for city residents who are senior citizens and individuals ...

The early bird rate for the 43rd Annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 17 at Vincent Lugo Park has been extended. Register by Friday, October 26 to save $5. The Turkey Trot features a 10K and 5K run, 5K walk and a 1K kids’ run. New this year,...

On Monday, October 15, 2018, at approximately 6:17 a.m., a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision occurred in the City of San Gabriel. Just prior to the collision, an elderly Asian male was walking southbound in an unmarked crosswalk at the T- intersection o...

This week will be the last week to save on the entry fee for the 43rd Annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 17 at Vincent Lugo Park. Register by October 19 to save $5. The Turkey Trot features a 10K and 5K run, 5K walk and a 1K kids’ run. This year wil...

On Tuesday, November 13, the San Gabriel Rotary Club along with the City of San Gabriel will honor our nation’s veterans during the Annual Veterans Day Tribute and Luncheon. This year’s celebration starts at 11:30 a.m. and will conclud...

Ogopogo Brewing has officially announced that their grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2018 between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at 864 Commercial Avenue. Owners Ryan Edell and Jason De La Torre are very excited to introduce...

The most important element of a great event is an excellent venue - after family and friends that is! The City of San Gabriel is proud to be able to share the Grapevine Arbor Park with those living within or outside of San Gabriel. The venue is the ideal ...

As our summer season winds down, I have some very exciting news to share about several departments that help run our City. Both the City Clerk’s department and Public Works’ Field Operations division are now fully staffed, and our Finance...

As we approach this year’s Dumpling and Beer Fest, we’re happy to announce that BuzzFeed Motion Pictures Executive Producer Steven Lim will be the host of this year’s Dumpling & Beer Fest on October 4.

The San Gabriel Community Services Department offers a variety of activity classes perfect for every family member! This fall, we are presenting our newly listed class, Improv Theatre & Comedy, as well as popular favorites including Ballroom...

Earlier today, hundreds of participants walked from the San Gabriel Mission to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument to commemorate the City of Los Angeles’ 237th birthday and to recognize San Gabriel as the birthplace of the Los Angele...

Join Community Services and enjoy a lunchtime show with a blast from the past! Visit the historic Petroleum Club in Long Beach for a plated lunch and a live performance tribute of the Sammy Davis Jr. Variety Show from the 1960s on September 12. Tickets ar...

Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis and would like to find better ways of managing it? As part of Active Aging Week, Community Services will be hosting an arthritis presentation courtesy of HealthCare Partners. Millions of people suffer from ...

Earlier this month, several concrete girders were delivered to the Alhambra Wash Bridge from Perris, California. Each of these girders weighs approximately 20,000 pounds. A total of 17 prestressed girders will be integrated in the replacement bridge, whic...

Come to Smith Park Pool this week for a refreshing final week of recreational swim! August 18 marks the end of the season for the public to enjoy open swim from Monday through Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.&am...

To build stronger relationships with the community, the San Gabriel Police Department is offering its popular Community Academy in Mandarin. This exciting six-week course allows residents to get an authentic overview of law enforcement.

Community Services' after school program is returning to your child's elementary school this year. Beginning on August 20, children in second grade through fifth grade can take part in traditional fall sports, homework assistance, arts, crafts and fun act...

Community Services, along with Healthcare Partners, will be hosting the annual End-of-Summer Luau and would like to invite you to attend. The luau will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 23 with refreshing ...

Are you looking for a new, fun and dynamic way to exercise this summer? Community Services is offering its newest aquatics program, BOGA-Yoga in the Pool. This exciting class combines yoga movements and an innovative FiTMAT board that floats on water to g...

Good news, motorists: the first phase of the 2017-18 Great Streets Improvement Project is now out for bid. Bids are being accepted until August 2, and the scope of work includes road rehabilitation on the following streets:

Due to the recent heat wave across the region, our summer programming at Smith Park, Marshall Park and Roosevelt Elementary will be canceled from July 23 to July 25. In addition, our Parks After Dark program will be canceled on July 24 and July 26.

Another amazing summer has come and gone for our youth summer programs. This season, San Gabriel youth had an opportunity to spend a fun filled summer at Smith Park, Roosevelt Elementary and Marshall Park, which will be closing Friday, August 3. Summer Da...

From July 13 to July 27, Chang’an Restaurant will be participating in this year’s dineL.A., a 15-day dining event that presents Los Angeles as a premier dining destination by highlighting the diverse culinary experiences the region has...

From July 17 to July 23, ACE will be performing street rehabilitation on San Gabriel Boulevard from Agostino Road to Mission Road. As part of the project, northbound and southbound traffic lanes on San Gabriel Boulevard will be intermittently closed. One ...

In celebration of Independence Day, the City of San Gabriel held its annual Kids’ Day and Fourth of July Parade in the heart of the Mission District, running from Plaza Park to Smith Park. Residents, community groups, musicians, floats and famil...

I hope you had a great Fourth of July holiday as we celebrate our nation’s independence. This was my first Independence Day celebration in San Gabriel and I was fortunate enough to ride through our parade in a yellow Ford Mustan...

The Mission Playhouse is proud to host San Gabriel Valley Music Theater’s Summer Musical Theater Program for Students. The program, which runs from July 16 to August 4, will help strengthen participants’ musical theatre skills.

As celebrations associated with Independence Day – fireworks, backyard barbecues and pool parties – wind down, it’s vital we all work together to spread this life-saving message: DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze. This In...

On June 29, 2018 at approximately 2:40 p.m., the San Gabriel Police Department received a call of an armed bank robbery in progress at Citibank located at 532 West Valley Boulevard in the City of San Gabriel. When officers arrived at the location, they di...

Please be advised that Caltrans will be closing the roadway underneath the San Gabriel Boulevard I-10 overpass this Thursday night, June 28, for construction from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Friday morning, June 29. The Thursday closure will also include the I...

In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved the City’s next annual budget. The adopted budget will attempt to maintain a reserve of approximately $3.3 million alongside an overall spending plan of approximately $56.4 million. The bulk of the ...

Are you looking for a new, fun and dynamic way to exercise this summer? Community Services is offering its newest aquatics program, BOGA-Yoga in the Pool. This exciting class combines yoga movements and an innovative FiTMAT board that floats on water to g...

Spend your Independence Day at San Gabriel’s Kids’ Day and 4th of July Parade! The festivities will be held Wednesday, July 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Staff from the City and committee volunteers have worked hard to plan this year&a...

Last week, construction crews from Los Angeles County Department of Public Works began removing several steel girders from the Alhambra Wash Bridge. While crews have already removed a portion of the bridge deck a month ago, the removal of several steel gi...

Kathleen “Cookie” Cici is San Gabriel’s 2018 Outstanding Older American! She was honored at the 53rd Annual Older Americans Recognition Day Awards by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 17, 2018. The awards cer...

Community Services, in partnership with the California Telephone Access Program, will be offering a free hearing screening on June 25, 2018. The screenings will take place in the Padillo Room at the Adult Recreation Center located at 324 South Mission Dri...

Get ready, San Gabriel: we're gearing up for this year's Surf's Up on June 14 in the Mission District from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Join us for live entertainment, food trucks, a beer and wine garden and a zone for kids. If you're curious at what will be of...

Youth summer programs are coming to San Gabriel! Community Services is offering free programs at Smith Park, McKinley Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and an all new program at Marshall Park. Participants can play games, make crafts, and take pa...

To provide more insight about what happens at City Hall, I’d like to provide a monthly update showcasing news and events from the City that may not always receive an article on our blog or an entry in our newsletter. As you probably know,...

The City of San Gabriel has recently received inquiries from the public suggesting Councilmember Chin Ho Liao was under investigation by the City for sexual harassment. Members of the public have also suggested the City has lost its insurance coverage reg...

In October 2016, the City contracted with GreenPlay, LLC to develop San Gabriel’s first comprehensive Parks and Open Space Master Plan known as Dream Your Park. The final plan will be reviewed by the Community Services Commission at their meeting on June ...

We've got some exciting progress to show you from the Alhambra Wash Bridge Replacement Project. Since our last post, construction crews have already deconstructed a portion of the bridge, removing the bridge deck and revealing the structural beams. Crews ...

Want to avoid the summer heat and enjoy a free movie and popcorn? Spend the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Adult Recreation Center located at 324 South Mission Drive. Community Services will be celebrating Cinema Thursdays from June to Aug...

Community Services is proud to celebrate the month of May as National Water SafetyMonth. This promotion is designed to make San Gabriel residents more water aware as summertime approaches and we seek out pools to cool off from the heat.

Join us for San Gabriel Summer Nights this summer for a season of fun, games and entertainment. Community Services, in conjunction with the Mission Playhouse and Community Development, will be hosting seven summer concerts and three summer movies. Bring t...

Summer is around the corner, and Community Services is proud to offer a variety of aquatic programs for all ages! These programs include swim lessons for all ages, lap swim, and water aerobics. New this summer is Boga-Yoga in the Pool! This class enhances...

With the next City Council meeting quickly approaching, here’s what will be heard at the May 15 meeting. Please keep in mind that this meeting – along with meetings held from this point forward – will be scheduled at 6:30 p.m. As always, if you’d like to ...

Let’s hear it for the moms! Join Community Services as we celebrate Mother’s Day on Monday, May 14. Mother’s Day tea and bunco will take place at the Adult Recreation Center located at 324 South Mission Dr. after lunch. Enjoy...

The City of San Gabriel will be hosting its second annual Cinco de Mayo Mercado, featuring food trucks, live music, Latin American artists and artisans in the heart of the San Gabriel Mission District.

We’re very happy to share a list of featured artists at this year’s Cinco de Mayo Mercado. Featuring art pieces from Latin American artisans from across the region, this year’s event will feature an art gallery and live art d...

May is “Older Americans Month” and to celebrate, Community Services will host the 9th annual Health & Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The fair will take place in the Padillo Room of the Adult Re...

Here’s an update on the Del Mar Avenue/Alhambra Wash Bridge Replacement Project since our groundbreaking this past March: The new access ramp to the San Gabriel Square Shopping Center on West Bencamp Street (just west of Del Mar Avenue) has been completed...

For the last several years, the City of San Gabriel has supported Denim Day to raise awareness about sexual assault. The movement, spurred by an Italian Supreme Court ruling, has become a symbol of protest against destructive attitudes towards sexual assa...

The Mission Playhouse is thrilled to announce that, for the third year in a row, we are participating in the Los Angeles County Arts Commission (LACAC) Internship Program! LACAC is providing funding for two full-time paid summer interns at the playhouse: ...

Have you ever wanted to take a peek behind-the-scenes of your neighborhood fire department? Now’s your chance! On Saturday May 12, 2018, the San Gabriel Fire Department will be hosting its annual Fire Service Day at Fire Station 51 loca...

With summer fast approaching, we thought we’d take the opportunity to talk about pool safety. Here are some general tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that you can use to prevent injury:

Join us for a night of art, food and music on Thursday, May 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm in the Mission District as we bring back Cinco de Mayo Mercado. You won’t want to miss this festive event featuring artist Lalo Alcaraz.

A lifelong theater organ enthusiast, Donn Linton is a volunteer with the Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society tasked with maintaining the mighty Wurlitzer organ at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. An icon of the Playhouse, the Wurlitzer actually became a f...

Over the last several months, the City’s Community Services department, along with consultant GreenPlay, LLC, have been developing a master plan to provide a citywide vision for parks, open space and facilities based off community feedback. While not legi...

With the San Gabriel Police Department's recent promotions, the District Lieutenants program will be receiving two new appointments. Lieutenant Rene Hernandez and Lieutenant Brian Kott will be joining the program, with Sergeant Cruz Hernandez taking over ...

Recently, the City has been receiving questions about the coyote population in San Gabriel. Coyotes are sly, intelligent and very adaptable animals. Despite attempts to regulate their numbers throughout the United States, coyote populations have continued...

On March 14, 2018 at approximately 2:30 p.m., detectives from the San Gabriel Police Department surveilled bank robbery suspect, Raymond Mendez, 27, into the City of Los Angeles. Mendez, a local gang member was wanted for a bank robbery that occurred on M...

The third Tuesday of the month is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for another City Council preview. You can learn more about these items at the next City Council meeting on March 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Our Community Services department and the San Gabriel Kiwanis Club invite you to the 74th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt at Smith Park, 232 West Broadway on March 31. Come early and bring the whole family to celebrate spring together. The da...

It’s tax season again! Are you 50 years of age or older and are looking for some assistance with your tax return? The San Gabriel Community Services department and AARP are offering free tax assistance for older adults. AARP tax preparation will take plac...

The grand opening of Marshall Park will be held on January 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend, and the celebration will feature food, games, and entertainment alongside family fun activities. You may full the full invitation her...

Need a sandbag? The city offers 10 free sandbags per address per year. Sandbags are distributed from the Public Works facility located at 917 East Grand Avenue, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Last night, the City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Mark Lazzaretto as San Gabriel’s new City Manager, effective February 5, 2018. Lazzaretto will succeed Steven A. Preston, who has served as San Gabriel’s City Manager since 2009.

If you’ve been following our social media accounts over the last few days, you might have noticed our “12 Days of Christmas” campaign to shop San Gabriel for your holiday gifts. If you missed it, here’s a wrap-up of our 12-day countdown with products from...

After an extensive search, San Gabriel officials announced today that Mark Lazzaretto will be appointed as the next City Manager by the City Council. Lazzaretto topped the field of 36 candidates recruited from across the west.

At last night’s Council meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to approve a new ordinance that prohibits all nonmedical cannabis activity, including restrictions on personal growing. The ordinance also repealed and adopted new provisions prohibiting ...

In a 4-1 vote, the City Council voted to move the date of the city’s general municipal elections to the first Tuesday after the first Monday of March of every even-numbered year beginning in 2020. Previously, the city had held its elections on t...

The Community Services department is offering a variety of classes this winter, ranging from academic to recreation activities. Registration begins on December 18, and classes begin the week of January 8. This season, Community Services will be offering s...

Festive holiday entertainment will be offered at the Adult Recreation Center at 325 South Mission Drive on December 7. Enjoy time with friends along with holiday tunes from the amazing a capella group from Gabrielino High School. Holiday treats will also ...

Want to write to Santa? Santa's elves will be delivering your wish list to the North Pole. Simply mail your letter to the following address before December 15, and Santa's reply will be delivered by December 22.

With the holidays now approaching, now is the time to begin researching for potential gifts for family members, friends and colleagues. As you search for gifts, be sure to consider the following items from local San Gabriel businesses as we commemorate Sm...

This past Saturday, hundreds of runners and walkers across the region attended the 42nd annual Turkey Trot at Vincent Lugo Park. The annual event features a 10K and 5K run along with a 5K walk and a 1K youth run.

As you might have read, Vincent Lugo Park recently received new fitness equipment as part of the city’s strategic plan to improve San Gabriel’s infrastructure. The fitness additions - which include a variety of machines - can be seen i...

It’s basketball season! This is a chance for your child to learn the fundamentals of sports, gain a sense of pride and sportsmanship, and enhance their basketball skills. This program is for boys and girl in first grade through sixth grade. All ...

Throughout the week, members of the San Gabriel Police Department will be visiting local schools to spread awareness about Red Ribbon Week. Created in response to the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique Camarena, Red Ribbon Week raises...

With high temperatures expected next week, the Los Angeles County Health Officer has declared a heat alert for the Los Angeles Basin from October 23 to October 24. During this period, measures should be taken to protect those that are vulnerable to the he...

The City of San Gabriel was recently awarded a grant of $200,000 to help study the safety of school routes in the city in a project known as the Safe Routes to School Plan. Grant funds, which will be available to the city starting in July 2018, come from ...

The San Gabriel Police Department, in collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, will be participating in the 14th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at police department h...

After a month of construction, crews have reopened the Ramona Street and Del Mar Avenue crossings over the trench. During that time, construction crews re-profiled both roadways and removed the temporary railroad tracks and crossing equipment. While minor...

Enjoy coffee? The San Gabriel Police Department will be hosting its next Coffee with a Cop on October 10 at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel. This is your opportunity to meet members of the police department in an informal setting to ask questions, buil...

To support breast cancer research, the San Gabriel Police Department is participating in this year’s Pink Patch Project campaign. Centered on pink versions of the safety officer’s uniform patch, the Pink Patch Project is designed to raise awareness about ...

Save the date! The city’s popular Dumpling & Beer Fest will be returning to the historic Mission District for its third year on October 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Now bigger than ever, this year’s festival will feature several ...

This past Saturday, hundreds of local residents gathered at the San Gabriel Mission in the early morning to walk to El Pueblo de Los Angeles, honoring the path established by Los Angeles’ earliest settlers in 1781.

With temperature highs expected to reach triple digits throughout the week, the Los Angeles County Health Officer has declared a heat alert for the San Gabriel Valley from now through September 2. During this period, measures should be taken to protect th...

Soon, 426 catch basins in the city will be retrofitted with new filter screens that will prevent trash from entering into the storm water system. Known as connector pipe screens, these screens will be placed in front of large storm water drainage pipes th...

Today, residents from across the community went to the San Gabriel Library to catch the solar eclipse. While San Gabriel was not in the path of totality, residents were able to see a partial solar eclipse that resembled a crescent moon using special safet...

As one of Walk to Los Angeles’ organizers, Imelda Bermejo doesn’t see the nine-mile journey from San Gabriel to Los Angeles as a mere walk. Instead, the trek – to her – symbolizes the importance of embracing and rec...

Community Services’ after-school program is returning to your child’s elementary school this year! Beginning on August 21, children in second grade to fifth grade can participate in traditional fall sports, receive homework assistance,...

We recently informed you about dineL.A., a two-week dining adventure that takes place twice a year and highlights many Los Angeles restaurants throughout the county. Now that dineL.A. is over, we encourage you to explore some of San Gabriel’s be...

Featuring over 2,500 attendees gathered in the heart of the historic Mission District, this year’s National Night Out marked a new tradition for the San Gabriel Police Department. While previous events centered on intimate neighborhood visits fr...

According to sales tax receipts collected from January through March, sales were 1.2% higher compared to the same quarter a year ago. New quick service and casual dining eatery openings, along with higher net sales, helped boost revenue for restaurants an...

Last Thursday, the city hosted a community meeting to address the issue of mansionization and the development standards for single-family homes. The trend of mansionization, or the practice of building or modifying a home in a manner that outsizes the sur...

With a new historic ordinance now headed for a second reading by the City Council, San Gabriel will soon feature one of the most comprehensive and progressive ordinances in the region that aims to protect and preserve the city’s historic past. “We have th...

Continuing with its mission of engaging with the community, the San Gabriel Police Department will jumpstart a new school and community engagement program in early August aimed at linking members of the department with local schools. “We want co...

Walking down Valley Boulevard, it’s hard not to notice a vibrant new development at the corner of East Palm Avenue. The new structure – an upcoming hotel featuring 288 guest rooms, a meeting space with a ball room and two restaurants w...

For Geoff Jennings, the pathway leading to the creation of Nomad Ice Pops was – as he describes – long and indirect. Indeed, Jennings can trace the origins of Nomad Ice Pops to his time as a raft guide in Guatemala over eight years ago...

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Take a trip with the Kids’ Travel Club! The Community Services Department is planning trips to Knott’s Berry Farm, Raging Waters and to Smith Park for the Annual Penny Carnival. There is a cost for both Knott’s...

From May 21 to May 24, several city staff and councilmembers traveled to the largest conference of developers, retailers and cities in the world to represent San Gabriel. Known as the Real Estate Convention (RECon) in Las Vegas, Nevada, this conference &a...